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  • May 15, 2021 Editor 0
    Tanzania, IFAD launch US$77.4m project to boost productivity, build resilience of small-scale farmers
    TANZANIA – The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the...
    AFRICAN NEWS Agriculture & Agribusiness LATEST NEWS 
  • May 15, 2021 Editor 0
    Hapag-Lloyd offers better connectivity between East Africa, Asia with launch of new westbound voyage service EAS3
    EAST AFRICA – Hapag-Lloyd, a German shipping company mainly transporting agricultural goods...
    AFRICAN NEWS LATEST NEWS 
  • May 15, 2021 Editor 0
    Ivory Coast, Ghana strengthens cocoa alliance to safeguard sector priorities
    WEST AFRICA – Ivory Coast and Ghana, the two West African nations...
    AFRICAN NEWS LATEST NEWS Tea, Coffee & Cocoa 
  • May 15, 2021 Editor 0
    Ugandan Yo Kuku chicken brand owner to bag US$7m from IFC to spearhead expansion plan
    UGANDA – HMH Rainbow Ltd, a producer of fresh and frozen chicken...
    AFRICAN NEWS Investments News LATEST NEWS Meat, Poultry & Fish Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding 
  • May 15, 2021 Editor 0
    Heineken South Africa announces retirement of current CEO, yet to find successor
    SOUTH AFRICA – Heineken South Africa has announced the retirement of its...
    AFRICAN NEWS Beverages LATEST NEWS People News 
Tanzania, IFAD launch US$77.4m project to boost productivity, build resilience of small-scale farmers

Tanzania, IFAD launch US$77.4m project to...

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Hapag-Lloyd offers better connectivity between East Africa, Asia with launch of new westbound voyage service EAS3

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Ivory Coast, Ghana strengthens cocoa alliance to safeguard sector priorities

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Ugandan Yo Kuku chicken brand owner to bag US$7m from IFC to spearhead expansion plan

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  • May 15, 2021 Editor 0

    Tanzania, IFAD launch US$77.4m project to boost productivity, build resilience of small-scale farmers

    TANZANIA – The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have inked a US$77.4 million project aimed to help rural households facing the impacts of climate change. The Agriculture and Fisheries Development Programme (AFDP) will provide the means for rural...
    AFRICAN NEWS Agriculture & Agribusiness LATEST NEWS 
  • May 15, 2021 Editor 0

    Hapag-Lloyd offers better connectivity between East Africa, Asia with launch of new westbound voyage service EAS3

    EAST AFRICA – Hapag-Lloyd, a German shipping company mainly transporting agricultural goods out of Africa is...
    AFRICAN NEWS LATEST NEWS 
  • May 15, 2021 Editor 0

    Ivory Coast, Ghana strengthens cocoa alliance to safeguard sector priorities

    WEST AFRICA – Ivory Coast and Ghana, the two West African nations who together produce more...
    AFRICAN NEWS LATEST NEWS Tea, Coffee & Cocoa 
  • May 15, 2021 Editor 0

    Ugandan Yo Kuku chicken brand owner to bag US$7m from IFC to spearhead expansion plan

    UGANDA – HMH Rainbow Ltd, a producer of fresh and frozen chicken in East Africa under...
    AFRICAN NEWS Investments News LATEST NEWS Meat, Poultry & Fish Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding 
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  • May 13, 2021 Editor 0

    Danone finalizes sale of stake in Chinese dairy company Mengniu

    FRANCE – French dairy company, Danone has finalized the strategic sale of its approximately 9.8% stake in China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited. According to a statement from the French dairy company, the transaction resulted in total gross proceeds of HKD 15.4 billion (US$1.93 billion) The settlement of the...
    Dairy & Infant Foods LATEST NEWS WORLD NEWS 
  • May 13, 2021 Editor 0

    Study shows many consumers don’t know what ‘Best If Used By’ and ‘Use By’ dates mean

    US – A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior has revealed...
    Food Safety & Regulatory LATEST NEWS WORLD NEWS 
  • May 13, 2021 Editor 0

    Alternative protein companies Oatly, Benson Hill initiate plans to go public

    US – Oatly and Benson Hill, two prominent alternative protein companies, have kickstarted the processes of...
    LATEST NEWS Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding Plant-based Foods WORLD NEWS 
  • May 13, 2021 Editor 0

    IFF agrees to sell fruit preparation business in pursuit of portfolio optimization

    NEW YORK —American ingredients supplier, International Flavors & Fragrances has agreed to divest its fruit preparation...
    LATEST NEWS Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding Supplier News & Innovations WORLD NEWS 
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  • May 13, 2021 Editor 0

    East Africa’s rice sector slated for growth following collaboration among industry players

    EAST AFRICA – Rice demand in East Africa has been on the rise in the recent years, triggered by changing consumer preferences, urbanization, diminishing productivity of regional staples such as maize, and population growth. All the East Africa nations have the capability of producing rice but its local...
    AFRICAN NEWS Agriculture & Agribusiness Grains, Milling, Baking & Feed LATEST NEWS 
  • May 12, 2021 Editor 0

    ADM to invest US$350m in soybean crashing capacity to meet rising demand

    US – Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has announced that it will invest approximately US$350 million to...
    Grains, Milling, Baking & Feed Investments News LATEST NEWS WORLD NEWS 
  • May 12, 2021 Editor 0

    Twiga Foods launches first private label product dubbed SokoYetu Rice

    KENYA – Kenyan-based technology food distribution platform, Twiga Foods has further climbed the value chain with...
    AFRICAN NEWS Grains, Milling, Baking & Feed LATEST NEWS New Products 
  • May 11, 2021 Editor 0

    Senegalese bakery startup Mburu secures expansion capital from WIC Capital, WE! Fund

    SENEGAL – Mburu, a Senegalese foodtech brand active in the production and marketing of breads and...
    AFRICAN NEWS Grains, Milling, Baking & Feed LATEST NEWS Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding 

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  • May 13, 2021 Editor 0

    Danone finalizes sale of stake in Chinese dairy company Mengniu

    FRANCE – French dairy company, Danone has finalized the strategic sale of its approximately 9.8% stake in China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited. According to a statement from the French dairy company, the transaction resulted in total gross proceeds of HKD 15.4 billion (US$1.93 billion) The settlement of the...
    Dairy & Infant Foods LATEST NEWS WORLD NEWS 
  • May 11, 2021 Editor 0

    FanMilk Ghana launches NutriDay yoghurt fortified with Zinc to boost immunity

    GHANA – Fan Milk Ghana, subsidiary of multinational food-products corporation Danone has launched a new yoghurt...
    AFRICAN NEWS Dairy & Infant Foods LATEST NEWS New Products 
  • May 10, 2021 Editor 0

    Chobani, Fair Trade USA launch new certification to bolster sustainable dairy farming

    USA — Leading Greek yogurt maker in America, Chobani has partnered with Fair Trade USA to...
    Dairy & Infant Foods LATEST NEWS Sustainability WORLD NEWS 
  • May 7, 2021 Editor 0

    Dairibord swings into loss despite 5% rise in revenue, shadowed by rising costs

    ZIMBABWE – Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited (DZL), a leading dairy processor in Zimbabwe has reported a 5%...
    AFRICAN NEWS Dairy & Infant Foods Financials & Economy LATEST NEWS 

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  • May 15, 2021 Editor 0

    Heineken South Africa announces retirement of current CEO, yet to find successor

    SOUTH AFRICA – Heineken South Africa has announced the retirement of its Managing Director, Gerrit van Loo, almost three years after he took over the helm of the company. According to reports by Fin24, Van Loo is set to take an early retirement to spend time on personal...
    AFRICAN NEWS Beverages LATEST NEWS People News 
  • May 11, 2021 Editor 0

    Carlsberg’s Danish brewery becomes the world’s most water efficient brewery

    DENMARK – Danish multinational brewing giant, Carlsberg is inaugurating a new, revolutionary water recycling plant that...
    Beverages LATEST NEWS Sustainability WORLD NEWS 
  • May 11, 2021 Editor 0

    Coca-Cola Beverages Africa officially sets up business in Lesotho, acquires Maluti Mountain Breweries

    LESOTHO – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has now expanded its operations into Lesotho with the acquisition...
    AFRICAN NEWS Beverages LATEST NEWS Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding 
  • May 10, 2021 Editor 0

    From Kenya to the World: Traditional alcoholic beverage Muratina hits UK market

    KENYA – A traditional Kenyan alcoholic beverage, Muratina, has made its way into major retail outlets...
    AFRICAN NEWS Beverages LATEST NEWS New Products 

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  • May 15, 2021 Editor 0

    Ugandan Yo Kuku chicken brand owner to bag US$7m from IFC to spearhead expansion plan

    UGANDA – HMH Rainbow Ltd, a producer of fresh and frozen chicken in East Africa under the brand name Yo Kuku, is eyeing financial backing from the private-sector investment arm of the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support its expansion plan. HMH Rainbow headquartered in Uganda...
    AFRICAN NEWS Investments News LATEST NEWS Meat, Poultry & Fish Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding 
  • May 12, 2021 Editor 0

    ADM to invest US$350m in soybean crashing capacity to meet rising demand

    US – Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has announced that it will invest approximately US$350 million to...
    Grains, Milling, Baking & Feed Investments News LATEST NEWS WORLD NEWS 
  • May 12, 2021 Editor 0

    Flipkart to expand warehouse capacity to strengthen grocery handling infrastructure

    INDIA –  Flipkart, one of the largest online grocery retailers in India, has said it plans...
    Food service, Retail, E-commerce Investments News LATEST NEWS WORLD NEWS 
  • May 10, 2021 Editor 0

    Kellogg Europe invests US$168m in expanding snack manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand

    EUROPE – Kellogg Europe has invested US$168.5 million in expanding manufacturing capacity of its snack brand...
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  • May 13, 2021 Editor 0

    Fordmax commences rehabilitation of solar powered drinking water supply

    NIGERIA – Fordmax, a water company, has begun the rehabilitation of a drinking water supply system in Enugu State in south-eastern Nigeria which will be able to supply 28,000 m3 of water per day, and powered by solar photovoltaic energy. The systems 12 boreholes were built a few...
    AFRICAN NEWS LATEST NEWS Sustainability 
  • May 11, 2021 Editor 0

    Unilever shareholders vote in favour of climate action plan

    UK – Consumer packaged goods company Unilever has revealed that an ‘overwhelming majority’ of its shareholders...
    LATEST NEWS Sustainability WORLD NEWS 
  • May 11, 2021 Editor 0

    Carlsberg’s Danish brewery becomes the world’s most water efficient brewery

    DENMARK – Danish multinational brewing giant, Carlsberg is inaugurating a new, revolutionary water recycling plant that...
    Beverages LATEST NEWS Sustainability WORLD NEWS 
  • May 10, 2021 Editor 0

    Chobani, Fair Trade USA launch new certification to bolster sustainable dairy farming

    USA — Leading Greek yogurt maker in America, Chobani has partnered with Fair Trade USA to...
    Dairy & Infant Foods LATEST NEWS Sustainability WORLD NEWS 

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  • May 13, 2021 Editor 0

    IFF agrees to sell fruit preparation business in pursuit of portfolio optimization

    NEW YORK —American ingredients supplier, International Flavors & Fragrances has agreed to divest its fruit preparation business to Portuguese based food ingredients supplier Frulact,  for an undisclosed sum. IFF’s fruit preparation business produces fruit, vegetable, herb, meat and fish preparation systems for the food, beverage and pet food...
    LATEST NEWS Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding Supplier News & Innovations WORLD NEWS 
  • May 10, 2021 Editor 0

    Cargill acquires Leman Decoration to expand gourmet chocolate offerings

    US – American multinational food company, Cargill has acquired Leman Decoration Group, a supplier of cake...
    LATEST NEWS Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding Supplier News & Innovations Tea, Coffee & Cocoa WORLD NEWS 
  • May 7, 2021 Editor 0

    ABP achieves full ownership of Linden Foods as Synergy Flavors acquires Innova Flavors to expand meat alternatives offering

    IRELAND – ABP, Europe’s leading privately owned food processors, has reached an agreement in principle with...
    LATEST NEWS Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding Supplier News & Innovations WORLD NEWS 
  • May 6, 2021 Editor 0

    Palsgaard appoints Michael Skriver as new global CCO

    DENMARK – Emulsifier manufacturer, Palsgaard has announced that Michael Skriver has joined the company as Chief...
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